Shkodra Elektronike
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Shkodra Elektronike | |
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 Shkodra Elektronike in 2025 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Shkodër, Albania |
| Genres | Folktronica |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Labels | Alt Orient |
| Members |
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| Website | https://www.shkodraelektronike.com/ |
Shkodra Elektronike (Albanian pronunciation: [ˈʃkɔdɾa ɛlɛktɾɔˈnikɛ]) is an Albanian folktronica duo formed in 2019 in Shkodër and consists of members Kolë Laca (Albanian pronunciation: [ˈkɔlə ˈlat͡sa]) and Beatriçe Gjergji (Albanian pronunciation: [beaˈtɾit͡ʃɛ ˈɟɛɾɟi]).[1] They represented Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with the song "Zjerm", placing eighth in the final. Their music combines electronic, pop, and traditional Albanian elements.
Career
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The duo are originally from Shkodër in northern Albania. Both members were born in Shkodër, later moving to Italy where they grew up and acquired dual Albanian–Italian citizenship. They gained popularity in Albania through the release of successful singles such as "Ku e Gjeta Vedin" and "Synin si Qershia" in 2020.[2][3] They began performing at various international festivals.
Shkodra Elektronike also composed "E jemja nuse" which was performed by Rezarta Smaja in Festivali i Këngës 60, finishing in third place.[4] In 2022, they released their debut EP, Live @ Uzina, with the featured single "Turtulleshë".
Eurovision Song Contest 2025
In 2024, Shkodra Elektronike was selected to compete in Festivali i Këngës 63 with the song "Zjerm".[5] On 21 December 2024, they secured their place in the final,[6] ultimately winning the festival and going on to represent Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025.[7] They placed eighth in the Eurovision grand final with a total of 218 points.[8]
Although they did not win Eurovision, they received highly positive reviews from critics. In a CNN article titled "All 26 Eurovision songs, ranked from worst to first", Shkodra Elektronike's "Zjerm" was ranked as the best song entry.[9]
The article highlighted the duo's distinctive pairing and their song's evocative lyrics, noting their potential to secure a victory for Albania. CNN quoted Gjergji expressing the immense emotions and pressure of performing on the Eurovision stage, while also noting the duo's ambivalence toward the contest's typical music, which added to their unique appeal and garnered significant fan buzz.[9]
Musical style and artistry
The music of Shkodra Elektronike is characterized by a fusion of genres such as electronic, pop, and traditional Albanian music. It is structured around catchy melodies, engaging rhythms, and lyrics that often address themes like love or everyday life.[10] The core of the project is the duo's passion for re-interpreting traditional songs of Shkodër in a contemporary electronic style.[7]
Discography
Extended plays
| Title | Details |
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| Live @ Uzina |
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| Shndrit! |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album or EP | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRE Intl. [13] |
LTU [14] |
SWE Heat. [15] |
SWI [16] | |||
| "Ku e gjeta vedin" | 2020 | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles |
| "Synin si qershia" | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Turtulleshë" | 2022 | — | — | — | — | Live @ Uzina |
| "Vaj si kenka ba dynjaja" (featuring Fanfara Tirana) |
2023 | — | — | — | — | Non-album single |
| "Zjerm" | 2024 | 8 | 29 | 13 | 78 | Shndrit! |
| "Fosforon" | 2025 | — | — | — | — | Non-album single |
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | ||||||
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| 2025 | Eurovision Awards | Style Icon | Themselves | Pending | [17] |
References
- ^ Helgeson, Justina (23 December 2024). "Albania: Shkodra Elektronike to Eurovision 2025 with "Zjerm"". Retrieved 23 December 2024.
- ^ "Shkodra Elektronike" (in Italian). Retrieved 2 November 2023.
- ^ "Clubbing e vibrazioni balcaniche: in anteprima il video di "Synin si Qershia" degli Shkodra Elektronike". Billboard Italia (in Italian). 20 October 2020. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
- ^ "It consists of two Albanian immigrants from Italy: Some details you don't know about Shkodra Elektronike". VOX News. 23 December 2024. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ^ Granger, Anthony (15 November 2024). "🇦🇱 Albania: Full Line-Up of Festivali i Këngës 63 Song Titles Released". Eurovoix. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
- ^ Andersson, Rafael (21 December 2024). "🇦🇱 Albania: Festivali i Këngës 63 Finalists Selected". Eurovoix. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
- ^ a b "Shkodra Elektronike win 'Festivali i Këngës' and will represent Albania at Eurovision". eurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union. 24 December 2024. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
- ^ "Grand Final – Eurovision Song Contest 2025". Eurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union (EBU). Retrieved 11 June 2025.
- ^ a b Picheta, Rob (16 May 2025). "Eurovision 2025: Every song, ranked from worst to first". CNN. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ "Shkodra Elektronike". Balkan:Most. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
- ^ "Live @ Uzina - EP by Shkodra Elektronike". Spotify. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
- ^ "shndrit! - EP by Shkodra Elektronike". Spotify. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
- ^ "Official IFPI Charts − Digital Singles Chart (International) − Εβδομάδα: 21/2025" (in Greek). IFPI Greece. Archived from the original on 28 May 2025. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ^ "2025 21-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. 23 May 2025. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
- ^ "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 21, 2025". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ^ "Shkodra Elektronike – Zjerm" (in Swiss High German). Swiss Hitparade. Retrieved 2 June 2025.
- ^ "Vote now in the Eurovision Awards 2024". eurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union. 12 November 2025. Retrieved 13 November 2025.
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